Join us for a special dog-friendly tour of the Museum District, presented in partnership with The Valentine Museum! Delve into the history of this residential neighborhood west of the Boulevard and learn how public art and cultural institutions continue to shape the district.

Tour Notes

• History Hounds Walking Tours are made possible through the partnership between The Valentine and the Richmond SPCA. Dogs must be up-to-date on vaccines, mix well with others (both human and canine) and remain on a leash. Pet guardians are responsible for water and cleaning up after their dogs.
• Advanced tickets are required. Tickets are non-refundable.
• Please note that this tour is 1.5 to 2 miles in length. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes, use a non-extendable leash for your dog, bring water, a bowl and bags for pickup.
• Accessibility: People of all abilities are encouraged to join us. If we can do anything to accommodate your needs, please let us know in advance by emailing tours@thevalentine.org.
• Tours are held rain or shine. However, in extreme weather, a tour may be cancelled. Notifications about tour status and cancellation will be sent to registrants via email. You can also call 804-649-0711 x 301 to verify a tour will take place.

The Valentine’s walking tours are supported in part through a generous partnership with Richmond Region Tourism and The Valentine Museum. 

There's more of Richmond to discover. Join us for some of our other History Hounds tours:

• Sunday, April 12th, 10–11:30am – History Hounds Explore Church Hill
• Sunday, May 10th, 10–11:30am – History Hounds Explore Ginter Park
• Sunday, May 31st, 10–11:30am – History Hounds Explore the Museum District
• Sunday, September 13th, 10–11:30am – History Hounds Explore Scott's Addition
• Sunday, October 18th, 10–11:30am – History Hounds Explore Oregon Hill
• Sunday, November 1st, 10–11:30am – History Hounds Explore Hollywood Cemetery